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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a psychiatric condition characterized by depressed mood or anhedonia (significant loss of interest or pleasure). The condition affects more than 15.7 million adults and approximately 3 million adolescents (aged 13 to 17 years) in the USA each year.
Iron and vitamin D reduce depression risk, while selenium and magnesium raise it

Iron and vitamin D reduce depression risk, while selenium and magnesium raise it

Study reveals effective combination therapy to slow cognitive decline in older adults

Study reveals effective combination therapy to slow cognitive decline in older adults

Adolescents' genetic risks tied to psychotic symptoms

Adolescents' genetic risks tied to psychotic symptoms

Study reveals cost-effective benefits of treating depression in low-income countries

Study reveals cost-effective benefits of treating depression in low-income countries

Brain-stimulation therapy at home reduces major depression symptoms

Brain-stimulation therapy at home reduces major depression symptoms

Home-based brain stimulation shows promise in treating depression

Home-based brain stimulation shows promise in treating depression

Study identifies genetic associations with youth psychopathology

Study identifies genetic associations with youth psychopathology

Differential gene expression linked to alcohol use disorder, offering new treatment possibilities

Differential gene expression linked to alcohol use disorder, offering new treatment possibilities

Depression and anxiety diagnoses in youth spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic

Depression and anxiety diagnoses in youth spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic

Study highlights gender differences in genetic risk for psychotic disorders

Study highlights gender differences in genetic risk for psychotic disorders

Wrist-based sensors provide insights into sunlight’s impact on depression

Wrist-based sensors provide insights into sunlight’s impact on depression

Psilocybin shows promise for treating depression and improving well-being

Psilocybin shows promise for treating depression and improving well-being

Machine learning reveals sleep quality and anxiety as major predictors of depression

Machine learning reveals sleep quality and anxiety as major predictors of depression

Semaglutide does not increase risk of depression or suicidal thoughts

Semaglutide does not increase risk of depression or suicidal thoughts

Scientists uncover shared gene expression patterns in aging and psychiatric disorders

Scientists uncover shared gene expression patterns in aging and psychiatric disorders

Study reassures patients about semaglutide safety

Study reassures patients about semaglutide safety

High-dose psilocybin shows promise for depression treatment

High-dose psilocybin shows promise for depression treatment

High dose psilocybin shows similar antidepressant effects to escitalopram

High dose psilocybin shows similar antidepressant effects to escitalopram

Perimenopausal women face increased risk of depression and mania, study reveals

Perimenopausal women face increased risk of depression and mania, study reveals

New study links brain cell structures to memory loss in aging and dementia

New study links brain cell structures to memory loss in aging and dementia

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